Education

Spreading basalt to improve soil. | Newseel

Mine waste to capture carbon and boost farm profits

Mine and quarry waste has the potential to save Australian farmers millions of dollars each year and reduce the agricultural sector’s carbon footprint. University of
Read more 14 July 2025
Massive Sulfide Nickel Ore Rock. | Newsreel

Critical focus for new research centre

An Australian-first research centre has been established to drive knowledge in critical minerals and sustainable mining. The ARC Industrial Transformation Training
Read more 14 July 2025
Students solving maths problem. | Newsreel

635 students plus 114 countries add up to mega event

The sharpest maths minds in the world have descended on the Sunshine Coast. Almost 640 students, from more than 100 countries, are contesting the 66th International
Read more 14 July 2025
Children in childcare. | Newsreel

Queensland fast-tracks child protection scheme

Queensland will fast-track requirements for the early childhood sector to investigate and report suspicious conduct. State Attorney-General and Justice Minister Deb
Read more 11 July 2025
Gold nugget. | Newsreel

Chemical fingerprint reveals the touch of gold

Scientists in Western Australia have discovered a new way to identify the likelihood of gold being found in an area of land. Experts from the Geological Survey of
Read more 11 July 2025
Mouse and mushrooms. | Newsreel

Anti-ageing compound in psychedelic mushrooms

Psychedelic mushrooms have been found to have anti-ageing properties. New research from the United States suggests psilocybin, the active compound in psychedelic
Read more 10 July 2025
Man with large belly holding a beer. | Newsreel

Bust the beer belly and dodge dementia

Men can reduce their risk of dementia by almost 40 percent through ditching the beer belly and maintaining a balanced body mass. A new Melbourne Monash University study
Read more 10 July 2025
Children cycling to school. | Newsreel

World-leading active transport program on Sunshine Coast

A Sunshine Coast active school transport program has received international recognition by exceeding global benchmarks. The top-tier international Journal of Transport
Read more 10 July 2025
Heavy rain in the tropics. | Newsreel

Looking back 150,000 years to predict future monsoons

Evidence dating back 150,000 years points to future monsoon seasons across northern Australia being more intense. Scientists from Townsville’s James Cook University
Read more 10 July 2025
Childcare worker. | Newsreel

Early Years Institute to support sector workforce

An Early Years Institute is the cornerstone of a new workforce strategy for the sector in Queensland. State Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the Queensland
Read more 9 July 2025